Heh... chapter 12... and I first thought that I
would only make 10 chapters.. silly me.. =p.
Well Asuka and Shinji's still in the future....
A new secret branch of NERV is now known to the
two pilots....
Kasumi, Chron, and Kensu, are having doubts that
Asuka and Shinji have gone back to their own time
And who the hell is that guy that Shinji doesn't
want to see....
Hmm.. I wonder where THAT could lead.. heh...
Well wait and see....
And just to tell ya.... I changed my mind.. this
IS gonna be an Asuka/Shinji fic please.. I get
the picture.. you guys want one of THOSE so be
that way hmph.... but I'm still gonna be nice
to Kasumi.. and to those who don't like her..
well.... this is gonna be your fav. chapter
*Evil cackle*
Disclaimer: I don't own this.. HAPPY... stupid..
*mumbles*
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Destiny and Time
Chapter 12
part 1
"But your...."
"Yes...."
"Your dead.... you can't be"
"Wrong my son....."
Shinji stared at Gendo Ikari with fear gripping at
him.
"NO, your not him..." Shinji started to breath
harder everytime the ex-commander of NERV first
branch said something, "y-y-you-your... d-de-dea-dead"
"Then why am I right in front of you...."
Shinji stopped breathing and then faints.
"Well.. he took this rather well..." Asuka stared at
Shinji astonished by his reaction.
"That would be expected Pilot Soryu..." Gendo said
with a softer tone to his voice.
"Huh?" Asuka frowned at the commander's reply.
*Isn't he suppose to be a cold bastard??*
"I see your having trouble seeing why I'm acting
the way I am," Commander Ikari said calmly, "Well
my original self has... cloned himself, and I am
one of his clones.."
"That still doesn't say anything" Asuka glanced
from side to side nervously.
"Well the second Gendo Ikari, before his death, has
...err.. reviewed our life, and saw it as a really
bad one.. and I am trying to change this..."
Asuka found the nearest sit and fell into it, staring
dumbfounded at the commander.
"Hmm.. maybe I should have acted like the first towards
Shinji and gradually change... or maybe I should just
tell him..."
"Commander.. we have carried out your order..."
"Excellent... Pilot Soryu?"
"Yes commander."
"Report to my office tomorrow at 1300 hours with Pilot
Ikari, if he's awake then"
"Understood sir"
"Good I need to do something now.. if you will excuse
me"
The red head's jaw dropped as the Gendo Ikari left the
room. *Did the commander just said excuse me!?!?! he
really HAS changed...*
*******************************
Shinji woke up a little dizzy and saw the white ceiling
of the hospital, "Oh man.... I hate this place.."
"Glad to see you're awake baka"
Shinji turned his head to see his fellow pilot at the
door way.
"Heh, I had the weirdest dream"
"Hmm.. well if it involves me.... leave it.. your dreams
with me in it probably involves me striping infront of
you while you watch drooling all over the place."
Shinji shook his head, "Well anyways.. I'm glad to be
back in 2015 heh"
"Your not Shinji..."
"WHAT!?!?... damn that means that's not a dream.." Shinji's
mind slowly clears up, "that means that my father's here
too.... MY BASTARD FATHER'S HERE TOO!!!"
"Well.. not excatly.. but.. err... we need to see him
later anyways so why don't you change and I'll meet you
at the lobby and we'll go for a quick lunch," Asuka grinned,
"Lunch is on you though"
Shinji groaned out loud.
"Hey, your treating Tokyo 3's most beautiful and talented
girl not to mention the exclusive pilot of Eva unit 02."
"Well some might say I'm Tokyo 3's most handsome and
talented guy and I'm also the exclusive pilot of Eva Unit
01" Shinji countered.
"Hmph... well you still owe me 28 meals..."
"Damn... saw that one coming.."
"Well COME ON.. get changed and let's get GOING.. I'm
hungry"
"Alright already" Shinji rolled his eyes.
"DID YOU JUST ROLLED YOUR EYES AT ME!!" Asuka stared holes
through Shinji.
"Umm... eerrr..s-s-sorry"
"AARRRGGHHH... just get changed"
*******************************
Kasumi walked down the street of Tokyo 3 in search for a
new place to eat, "Man... I can't believe it.. we have tons
of German, Chinese, American, and EVEN African, or so they
claim to be, but they don't have one little ramen shop on
this whole street!!!.. god"
She glanced from resturant to resturant then something
caught her eye. *What the? those two look familiar*
Kasumi walked into the resturant to get a better look.
"Ma'am, how many people will be with you today?"
Kasumi frowned and looked at the waiter for a few seconds,
"No one... I'm eatting alone today."
"Follow me miss"
She followed the waiter towards her table, which was beside
the window and allow a perfect view to the couple that looked
familiar. *Who ARE they... they look like..... hmm...*
"What would you like this afternoon?"
"Huh?.. oh.. err...." Kasumi picked up the menus and scan
through them, "I'll have that" Kasumi pointed towards one of
the meals.
"Is that all?"
"Yup... and can you tell me where the bathroom is?"
"It's that way miss"
"Thanks"
Kasumi stood up and walked towards the bathroom. Once inside,
she stood infront of the mirror and sighed as she got out
her wallet and took a card out, Shinji's NERV card.
*Oh my god.... that guy looks like...* Kasumi's eyes widen
and she bursts out of the bathroom and searched franticly
for the guy, but to her dismay, they are already gone.
"Too late" Kasumi whisper to herself, "maybe that guy wasn't
even him"
*******************************
"That was too close for comfort" Shinji said to Asuka as they
head for the Secret Branch's HQ.
"Yeah.. I never thought anyone that knew us eat's there..."
Asuka replied in disbelieve.
"Good thing we have these disguises... or else she would have
reconized me in a heartbeat, she pratically knows me head to
toe" Shinji chuckled lightly.
Asuka grimaced, "Well we better report to your father, or else
we're dead."
"Yeah, lets"
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"Your late" Gendo said with an annoyed tone to his voice.
Shinji and Asuka both stood in fear hoping they won't get
TOO bad of a lecture.
"Oh well...no harm done... let us begin."
Both pilots jaw dropped and they would both faint if they knew
what the other was think since it was the exact same.
*NO HARM DONE... WHAT THE HELL!!!*
"Ok, first we need to discuss what you two are gonna do until
you get back to your own time."
"Err... we can continue to help NERV and pilot the Evas" Asuka
suggested.
"No if you do that, then they will know" Gendo replied.
"What's wrong with them knowing?" Shinji inquired.
"This is a SECRET BRANCH," Gendo answered, "If we request
the Evas to be transfered here then they would know about us"
"We can always sneak in??" Asuka shrugged.
"Please keep in mind that I'm no Major Katsuragi." Gendo said
coldly, not unlike his old self.
"I thought you said he changed.." Shinji whispered to Asuka
"Yeah, he did, didn't he, he's not AS bastard like..."
"Well, we have decided that you should be coaching the new
Eva pilot that First Branch is about to recieve."
"A new pilot? what Eva is the pilot gonna pilot?" Asuka asked
"I'll give you the her information later, but right now, I
need you two to decide how you are gonna teach the new pilot"
Gendo pondered a bit, "and who's gonna teach what"
"Well I'm all the she needs" Asuka said shamelessly, "Well,
Shinji here would probably start drooling all over her even
before the lessons starts"
Shinji just sat there and chuckled nervously.
"Pilot Soryu, you might have noticed that Shinji has qualities
as a pilot that you don't, I would like you both to teach this
new pilot what you know." the commander reached for two brown
envolopes, "Inside is the information about this pilot. Please
read through it, she will meet BOTH of you tomorrow in the
simulations. Until then, your a free to do whatever you like.
Dismissed"
"Hai" Shinji and Asuka said in unison then left the room.
*******************************
"A new pilot.. I guess NERV finally realize that Chron wasn't
enough to protect this place." Asuka said shaking her head.
"Chron's not that bad of a pilot.. he just needs more practice"
Shinji said in his defence.
"Well tomorrow, we're gonna meet with Chron's future partner"
Asuka grinned as reached into the envolope, "I wonder how she
looks like."
Shinji followed suit and pulled out the print-outs of the
pilot's stats.
Name:Nokoki,Sakaru
Age:14
IQ:126
Unit #:22
The picture shows a girl with dark blond hair with emerald
coloured eyes. Her hair, left long, reached beyond the picture
size and judging by her face, SHinji deduce that she was of
a slender built.
"Wow..." Shinji stood dazed from the picture, "She's... she's.."
^SMACK^
"WHAT WAS THAT FOR!!" Shinji covered his head.
"For drooling over the picture" Asuka rolled her eyes, "like I
said before many times, all guys are perverts."
Shinji sighed, "Well she is pretty, you can't expect a guy to
resist staring at HER"
"Hey, why would you wanna stare at a picture when a real thing
is right besi..." Asuka's voice trailed off as she realize what
she is saying.
Shinji frowned at Asuka's response. *What does she mean* but before
he can ask anything she ran off.
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When Shinji finally found Asuka, he has long forgotten why
she ran in the first place.
"What are YOU doing here baka."
"I-I..err... I dunno... oh yeah.. where are we suppose to live?"
"Oh yeah, forgot about that," Asuka said facing the other way,
"we're living in that apartment over there." Asuka pointed towards
an apartment buliding that is near a shopping mall.
"Nice place?"
"Yeah it's pretty nice," Asuka shrugged, "here's the spare key,
we're on the 7th floor at door number 3. Can't miss it"
"Thanks..." Shinji followed Asuka for a bit before speaking up
again.
"Hey Asuka... why have you been nicer to me lately?" Shinji know
that was he just said can might as well kill him.
"I guess I missed ya more than I thought" Asuka said softly.
Shinji mind worked overtime.
*What did she mean... she missed me more than she thought??*
The Third Child stared at the Second.
"What finally stopped staring at pictures and start staring at
the real thing" Asuka teased.
Like always, Shinji blushed at Asuka's tease but continue to walk
with her.
"Well we better get back to our place, we better get some sleep
if we want to coach that newbie and whip her into shape."
Shinji shivered at the thought of Asuka teaching kids, but still
sees her point.
"Well let me cook dinner so I can get one more meal off the chart"
Shinji said.
"YOU BETTER!!"
Shinji flinch at the shout before he was dragged towards the apartment
building.
*******************************
Asuka is standing in the hallways of NERV as Shinji and Kasumi,
holding hands, stood infront of her.
"Asuka, why are you still here, isn't it obvious that I like Kasumi"
Shinji said with a smirk.
"Get out of here, we don't want you here" Kasumi said with the
same sweet voice, but only this time, venom filled her tone.
"But... I.. Shinji.. please.." Asuka stammered.
"I don't want to see you again Asuka.. so go away..." Shinji said
and then vanished with Kasumi.
"I'll never want to be with...." Last words echoed through the
hallways.
"Shinji..... NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO"
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"NNNNOOOOOOOOOO" Asuka leaped from her bed. After few seconds, Shinji
crashed through the door.
"What happened Asuka," Shinji asked.
*Shinji's still here...*
"Asuka.. are you all right?" Shinji walked closer to Asuka's shivering
body.
Then Asuka just leaped towards Shinji and pulled him down with her to
the floor of the room.
"Shinji... don't leave.. please.. stay... don't go" Asuka said franticly
and while pulling him closer to her.
Shinji lay there shocked at the recent developments, "Umm... ok...err"
"Promise me.. don't leave me alone..." Asuka breathing slowed down.
"It's ok... I.... I promise.. I won't leave you alone..."
"Thank you Shinji... thank you" Asuka said with a genuine smile and then
fell into blissful sleep.
*Shinji.... I love you....*
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Shinji woke up with Asuka in his arms in her room on the floor.
*what happened last night...*
Instinctivly, he checked if they are still wearing clothes.
*good.. we did nothing stupid...*
He stood up and head for the kitchen in the new apartment. It was
small, compared to the apartment Misato has since it was REALLY meant
for only one person to live in. If you look out the balcony, you will
see the shopping mall right infront of it.
"Leave it to a girl to choose a apartment right infront of a mall"
Shinji said to himself, "Better cook breakfast before Asuka wakes up
or else we'll be late for that new pilot"
He spent the next few minutes brushing his teeth and cooking breakfast
and he has even started eatting breakfast, when Asuka walked out.
"Morning Shinji, you cooked breakfast huh?" Asuka said in German.
"Huh??" Shinji understood the good morning part but the rest was
all a mystery to him.
"I said you cooked breakfast" Asuka rolled her eyes and replied in
Japanese.
"Ooohhh..." Shinji acknoledged and continue to eat breakfast, "you
better hurry up, we still need to meet with that new pilot."
"Oh yeah" Asuka snapped into full working order and headed to the
bathroom, "AND DON'T YOU DARE COME IN HERE YOU PERVERT"
"Back to her old self already.." Shinji sighed.
"and shinji.. thanks... for promising..."
Shinji didn't hear what she as he ate his breakfast.
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"Pilot Ikari, Pilot Soryu" Gendo greeted them, "meet the new pilot
Nokoki Sakaru."
"Nice to meetcha" Sakaru said cheerfully, "Can't believe I'm gonna
pilot a Eva.. wow"
"Well I'll leave her training to you two... good luck" Gendo then
left the three pilots alone.
"Hmm.. how should we start..." Asuka said outloud.
"Before you enter the simulation entry plug, you should know about
the LCL and stuff like that," Shinji started, "The first time I
when into an Eva, I was almost scared to death when I thought the
LCL was water and I'm gonna drown" Shinji chuckled a bit.
"I was gonna say that" Asuka glared at Shinji.
"LCL, so what is the stuff?" Sakaru asked
"You'll know when you get into the entry plug," Asuka said, "Well
in you go" Asuka pushed Sakaru, who is already in her plug suit
like Asuka and Shinji, towards the entry plug.
"Umm.. are you sure.. I mean" Sakaru said worried.
"I'll go with you" Shinji said headed to another Entry plug.
"Yeah yeah.. come ON.. let's go" Asuka said with her nagging voice.
Seconds later, Shinji and Sakaru was in the entry plugs with Asuka
outside looking at the VR world through the TV.
"Ok.. fill them up" Asuka said as one of the staff starts filling
the entry plug with LCL.
"AAHHHH... what's that stuff" a very scaried Sakaru said.
"That's the LCL we're talking about... hmm.. looks like that warning
I gave wasn't much help either" Shinji shook his head, "Well here
comes the painful part"
Through the comm link, Shinji heard one of the staff giving orders
to start the neural connections. A small stinging sensation came
over Shinji.
"Neural connections for Pilot Ikari, complete"
"Sakaru, this might hurt a bit, so don't worry k??" Shinji used
his usual 'caring' voice.
"Ok...." The new pilot said with a bit of fear in her voice, "Ow"
Over the com link, Shinji heard Asuka laugh a bit, curious, Shinji
turned on the video link and saw what was so funny. Sakaru was making
a very, VERY funny face as she breathed in the LCL, Shinji couldn't
surpress a small chuckled himself.
"What so funny... this stuff is disgusting" Sakaru said defensivly.
"Sorry" Shinji replied.
"Pilot Ikari's Sync Ratio at 76%, and Pilot Nokoki's Sync Ratio at
12%.."
"Hey, Sakaru, try to bring that Sync up.. in real life, you
can't even move your Eva, but since this is a simulation you'll be
able to move it freely."
"How can I do that??" Sakaru frowned, "This piloting thing is more
complicated than I thought"
"Try to relax," Asuka said repeating what Dr.Akagi said during their
Sync tests.
"Ok.." Sakaru breathed slowly and and closed her eyes trying to relax
herself.
"Pilot Nokoki's Sync went up by .78 points.."
"Ok.. this might be harder than I thought" Asuka said.
"I'm never gonna pilot this...." Sakaru groaned.
"Try thinking of piloting.... or you can always think happy thoughts."
Shinji said with a shrug.
"Happy thoughts??" Sakaru want to laugh but did what Shinji recommended.
"Sync ratio rising... 15%....17%....21%.... Sync ratio holding steady
at 21.43%"
"Happy thoughts really work" Sakaru giggled.
"Well no time to celebrate yet... with that Sync ratio, your only
able to move your Eva.. but you won't be able to use it to the potential
nessicary" Asuka said matter-of-factly.
"Oh....." the New pilot's face fell.
"Well at least that's a good start" Shinji said trying to cheer her up.
"Thanks" Sakaru smiled.
"Ok lets get her training going already" Asuka said impatiently, "Why don't
you walk around, the real thing is the same as this VR, so you'll practically
experiance everything you will in a real Eva in there, except that all
the pain and stuff you feel will be dulled down."
"H-ho-how do I move this thing" Sakaru blushed.
"They really didn't tell you alot did they?" Shinji shook his head, "It's
easy, just think what you want it to do, and it'll do it"
"So you mean all I need to think is wa- whoa" On the VR plain, Sakaru's
Eva fell onto the ground."
"This is gonna be a LLOOOOOOONNNNGG day" Asuka groaned.
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"Heh... that was... fun" Sakaru giggled as she changed back into her
street clothes, "but the plug suit is really REALLY annoying."
After changing, the new pilot walked out of the change room to be met
by the others.
"Hey Sakaru, wanna join us for a quick drink" Shinji asked, "My treat"
"Oh come on Shinji.. you HAVE to be nice to the newbie huh??" Asuka
shook her head, "Well at least I get to tell you what we have in store
for you tomorrow" Asuka's annoyed expression changed into an evil grin.
"*GULP* umm.. I think.. err..." Sakaru froze.
"Oh stop that Asuka... it's only level 1 obstacle course." Shinji frowned.
"Obstacle course.. well actually I was planning something else AFTER that"
Asuka kept her evil grin up.
"Umm... well it is YOUR plan.. so I guess you'll be piloting tomorrow"
Shinji replied, trying to get away from the torture Asuka has planned.
"NO WAY, your piloting, or else I'll add another month on the chart!"
Asuka threated.
*Chart?? what chart??*
"WHAT!?! you can't do that!! I was only gone for 4 weeks.. you can't do
that!"
"Bet you anything I could" Asuka glared.
"Fine." Shinji said in defeat.
"Umm.. 'cuse me.. err.. what are you two talking about?"
"Huh??" Shinji had a confused look on his face.
"She's talking about the chart you BAKA," Asuka rolled her eyes, "Well,
you see Shinji here lives with me and he was suppose to cook-"
"Since she doesn't know how to" Shinji cut in.
"I DO!!!" Asuka fumed and hits him over the head, "Well anyways, this
baka here left for a month and left me, ME for crying out loud, his
comrade in arms, to fend for myself.. how can he be so cruel... can't
you believe it!!"
"You two.. LIVE together?" Sakaru eye's bulged up, "D-do I have to
live with the other pilot too if.. err.."
"Don't worry, I don't think NERV would put you with HIM" Shinji laughed,
"You'd probably starve to death in HIS apartment."
*That's good...* Sakaru sighed in relieve, "But then why are you two
living together... are you two...."
"Huh? WHAT!! WHERE ON EARTH DID YOU GET THAT IDEA" Asuka threw a fit,
"ME AND THAT BAKA A COUPLE"
"We had been through a type of training, and to keep some of the result
of the training, we need to live together" Shinji explained calmly,
sensing his 'student's' concern, he added, "So unless you want to go
through the training we've been through, you don't have to worry about
living with you fellow pilot."
"THAT's good to know" Sakaru smiled *Wow, I wonder what type of training
that was... bet it was torture for him* Sakaru giggled at her last
thought.
"Well lets get OUTTA here, I want that drink after THAT" Asuka said.
"Yeah... i guess.." Shinji agreed.
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*When are we gonna go back to our time* Shinji sighed and stared off in
to space *The more I stay here, the more I wish I don't need to hide
from Kasumi*
"HEY BAKA" Asuka shouted beside Shinji's ears.
"Huh?" Shinji frowned and looked at Asuka.
"Sakaru here want's to know if she can meet the 'other' rookie, she
doesn't believe me when I said no" Asuka said, obviously annoyed.
"No you can't Sakaru, sorry about that" Shinji said and continue to
stare off into space.
*I wish I can see her again.. I mean I could right, but I guess I
can't, I promised Asuka I'll won't leave her last night, even if
she doesn't remember, a promise is a promise*
SMACK
"OW what was THAT for" Shinji cringed in pain.
"Don't shout" Asuka hissed.
"Hey what's happening??" the new pilot lowered her voice.
"She's here" Asuka pointed towards the enterance.
*Damnit Kasumi, why are you here, I want to talk to you, but
I can't, DAMNIT why are you doing this to me*
"Let's leave this place" Shinji whispered as he left a large bill
on the table and headed for the exit, hoping Kasumi won't
see him. Luckily, or unluckly, she didn't.
*That perfume...* Shinji enjoyed the scent that she carried for
a while, that is until Asuka rushed out with Sakaru.
"Whew, made it out..." Asuka grinned, "Your lucky the great
Asuka Langley Soryu was here, or else you'll be dead meat"
"Yeah.. thanks" Shinji looked the other way.
"So tell me.. why are you two trying to hid from her?" Sakaru
asked.
"Classified info" Asuka said, "Hey, if you get the permission
from the commander, we might tell ya"
"I rather you don't ask though" Shinji said quietly.
"Oh get over her already" Asuka groaned, "It's not like you'll
be seeing her a lot more even if you ARE allowed to see her"
"Yeah.."
Sakaru frowned, "Umm.. I guess this is more of a personal matter
huh.. err.. guess I'll be leaving heh."
True to her word, Sakaru walked off bidding the two good bye.
"Let's get home Shinji" Asuka said with a soft smile.
*Where did THAT smile come from??* Shinji wondered.
*******************************
After eatting dinner that Shinji made, Asuka dragged Shinji out
for a walk.
"Why are we even here" Shinji said gesturing to the park around
them.
"Cuz..." Asuka said and continue to drag Shinji with her.
"Come on, I'm tired, I want to sleep..."
"No way, not yet, I need to talk to you"
"Can't we talk at the apartment"
"Nope, come on"
*This is my chance... I mean if I tell him now... he'll get his
mind off Kasumi AND he'll be mine.. right??*
Asuka shrugged off the thought of her plan failing.
"Are we there yet.." Shinji groaned.
"Yep" Asuka smiled softly.
*That smile again* Shinji looked at Asuka's angelic face, *I
almost forgot how beautiful she is* Shinji couldn't help but
smile too, *Maybe this is why I like Asuka at first... her smile
when she gives it.. it's... it's...*
"Shinji, I just wanna tell you that...errr.." Asuka's blue eyes
darted from left to right, "ireallylikeyou"
"Wha??"
"I LIKE YOU SHINJI IKARI" Asuka shouted out then swallowed.
*Why the HELL am I so nervous*
"Yo-you WHAT!!" Shinji took a step back.
"Shinji, please... just hear me out"
For once, Shinji actually WANT to hear Asuka's explination.
"You see, I... I really like you, seeing you with Kasumi made
me realize that.. it's just that... that.. you... you still
like Kasumi and... and" Asuka stopped dead in her tracks as
Shinji put a had on her shoulder.
"Asuka, remember what you made me promise last night" Shinji
said with a smile, "I'd keep the promise... but.."
That was all she needed to hear, Asuka pulled Shinji towards
her and pressed her lips againest his. For hours it seems,
the two hold the kiss until...
"Sh-Shin-Shinji.."
Shinji broke off his kiss and turned to his left, he almost
felt like dieing at this point.
"Kasumi..." Shinji gasped and started walking towards her but
Asuka held on to his arm.
"I HATE YOU" Kasumi shouted and ran.
Shinji fell to the ground, "Damn...."
To be continued...
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Heh, I told you Kasumi likers would hate this chapter. Yeah
I know, I'm kinda hard on her but HEY, it's good, what can
I say. Well during when I wrote the last part, I was thinking
what if it wasn't Kasumi that cut off Asuka and Shinji's
moment (and I know, Asuka is REALLY OOC but HEY who can blame
her, seeing her one true luv taken by another, then seeing
him in the edge of death... but I guess she's used to that
by now heh) but Rei!! that'll be funny.... but anyways..
Part to of this LLOOOONNNNGGG chapter next time!! until then
CLIFFHANGERS ALL THE WAY!!! =p j/k j/k (trust me... I hate them
but if notepad is all you have to work with, I don't have much
of a choice =p)
would only make 10 chapters.. silly me.. =p.
Well Asuka and Shinji's still in the future....
A new secret branch of NERV is now known to the
two pilots....
Kasumi, Chron, and Kensu, are having doubts that
Asuka and Shinji have gone back to their own time
And who the hell is that guy that Shinji doesn't
want to see....
Hmm.. I wonder where THAT could lead.. heh...
Well wait and see....
And just to tell ya.... I changed my mind.. this
IS gonna be an Asuka/Shinji fic please.. I get
the picture.. you guys want one of THOSE so be
that way hmph.... but I'm still gonna be nice
to Kasumi.. and to those who don't like her..
well.... this is gonna be your fav. chapter
*Evil cackle*
Disclaimer: I don't own this.. HAPPY... stupid..
*mumbles*
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Destiny and Time
Chapter 12
part 1
"But your...."
"Yes...."
"Your dead.... you can't be"
"Wrong my son....."
Shinji stared at Gendo Ikari with fear gripping at
him.
"NO, your not him..." Shinji started to breath
harder everytime the ex-commander of NERV first
branch said something, "y-y-you-your... d-de-dea-dead"
"Then why am I right in front of you...."
Shinji stopped breathing and then faints.
"Well.. he took this rather well..." Asuka stared at
Shinji astonished by his reaction.
"That would be expected Pilot Soryu..." Gendo said
with a softer tone to his voice.
"Huh?" Asuka frowned at the commander's reply.
*Isn't he suppose to be a cold bastard??*
"I see your having trouble seeing why I'm acting
the way I am," Commander Ikari said calmly, "Well
my original self has... cloned himself, and I am
one of his clones.."
"That still doesn't say anything" Asuka glanced
from side to side nervously.
"Well the second Gendo Ikari, before his death, has
...err.. reviewed our life, and saw it as a really
bad one.. and I am trying to change this..."
Asuka found the nearest sit and fell into it, staring
dumbfounded at the commander.
"Hmm.. maybe I should have acted like the first towards
Shinji and gradually change... or maybe I should just
tell him..."
"Commander.. we have carried out your order..."
"Excellent... Pilot Soryu?"
"Yes commander."
"Report to my office tomorrow at 1300 hours with Pilot
Ikari, if he's awake then"
"Understood sir"
"Good I need to do something now.. if you will excuse
me"
The red head's jaw dropped as the Gendo Ikari left the
room. *Did the commander just said excuse me!?!?! he
really HAS changed...*
*******************************
Shinji woke up a little dizzy and saw the white ceiling
of the hospital, "Oh man.... I hate this place.."
"Glad to see you're awake baka"
Shinji turned his head to see his fellow pilot at the
door way.
"Heh, I had the weirdest dream"
"Hmm.. well if it involves me.... leave it.. your dreams
with me in it probably involves me striping infront of
you while you watch drooling all over the place."
Shinji shook his head, "Well anyways.. I'm glad to be
back in 2015 heh"
"Your not Shinji..."
"WHAT!?!?... damn that means that's not a dream.." Shinji's
mind slowly clears up, "that means that my father's here
too.... MY BASTARD FATHER'S HERE TOO!!!"
"Well.. not excatly.. but.. err... we need to see him
later anyways so why don't you change and I'll meet you
at the lobby and we'll go for a quick lunch," Asuka grinned,
"Lunch is on you though"
Shinji groaned out loud.
"Hey, your treating Tokyo 3's most beautiful and talented
girl not to mention the exclusive pilot of Eva unit 02."
"Well some might say I'm Tokyo 3's most handsome and
talented guy and I'm also the exclusive pilot of Eva Unit
01" Shinji countered.
"Hmph... well you still owe me 28 meals..."
"Damn... saw that one coming.."
"Well COME ON.. get changed and let's get GOING.. I'm
hungry"
"Alright already" Shinji rolled his eyes.
"DID YOU JUST ROLLED YOUR EYES AT ME!!" Asuka stared holes
through Shinji.
"Umm... eerrr..s-s-sorry"
"AARRRGGHHH... just get changed"
*******************************
Kasumi walked down the street of Tokyo 3 in search for a
new place to eat, "Man... I can't believe it.. we have tons
of German, Chinese, American, and EVEN African, or so they
claim to be, but they don't have one little ramen shop on
this whole street!!!.. god"
She glanced from resturant to resturant then something
caught her eye. *What the? those two look familiar*
Kasumi walked into the resturant to get a better look.
"Ma'am, how many people will be with you today?"
Kasumi frowned and looked at the waiter for a few seconds,
"No one... I'm eatting alone today."
"Follow me miss"
She followed the waiter towards her table, which was beside
the window and allow a perfect view to the couple that looked
familiar. *Who ARE they... they look like..... hmm...*
"What would you like this afternoon?"
"Huh?.. oh.. err...." Kasumi picked up the menus and scan
through them, "I'll have that" Kasumi pointed towards one of
the meals.
"Is that all?"
"Yup... and can you tell me where the bathroom is?"
"It's that way miss"
"Thanks"
Kasumi stood up and walked towards the bathroom. Once inside,
she stood infront of the mirror and sighed as she got out
her wallet and took a card out, Shinji's NERV card.
*Oh my god.... that guy looks like...* Kasumi's eyes widen
and she bursts out of the bathroom and searched franticly
for the guy, but to her dismay, they are already gone.
"Too late" Kasumi whisper to herself, "maybe that guy wasn't
even him"
*******************************
"That was too close for comfort" Shinji said to Asuka as they
head for the Secret Branch's HQ.
"Yeah.. I never thought anyone that knew us eat's there..."
Asuka replied in disbelieve.
"Good thing we have these disguises... or else she would have
reconized me in a heartbeat, she pratically knows me head to
toe" Shinji chuckled lightly.
Asuka grimaced, "Well we better report to your father, or else
we're dead."
"Yeah, lets"
*******************************
"Your late" Gendo said with an annoyed tone to his voice.
Shinji and Asuka both stood in fear hoping they won't get
TOO bad of a lecture.
"Oh well...no harm done... let us begin."
Both pilots jaw dropped and they would both faint if they knew
what the other was think since it was the exact same.
*NO HARM DONE... WHAT THE HELL!!!*
"Ok, first we need to discuss what you two are gonna do until
you get back to your own time."
"Err... we can continue to help NERV and pilot the Evas" Asuka
suggested.
"No if you do that, then they will know" Gendo replied.
"What's wrong with them knowing?" Shinji inquired.
"This is a SECRET BRANCH," Gendo answered, "If we request
the Evas to be transfered here then they would know about us"
"We can always sneak in??" Asuka shrugged.
"Please keep in mind that I'm no Major Katsuragi." Gendo said
coldly, not unlike his old self.
"I thought you said he changed.." Shinji whispered to Asuka
"Yeah, he did, didn't he, he's not AS bastard like..."
"Well, we have decided that you should be coaching the new
Eva pilot that First Branch is about to recieve."
"A new pilot? what Eva is the pilot gonna pilot?" Asuka asked
"I'll give you the her information later, but right now, I
need you two to decide how you are gonna teach the new pilot"
Gendo pondered a bit, "and who's gonna teach what"
"Well I'm all the she needs" Asuka said shamelessly, "Well,
Shinji here would probably start drooling all over her even
before the lessons starts"
Shinji just sat there and chuckled nervously.
"Pilot Soryu, you might have noticed that Shinji has qualities
as a pilot that you don't, I would like you both to teach this
new pilot what you know." the commander reached for two brown
envolopes, "Inside is the information about this pilot. Please
read through it, she will meet BOTH of you tomorrow in the
simulations. Until then, your a free to do whatever you like.
Dismissed"
"Hai" Shinji and Asuka said in unison then left the room.
*******************************
"A new pilot.. I guess NERV finally realize that Chron wasn't
enough to protect this place." Asuka said shaking her head.
"Chron's not that bad of a pilot.. he just needs more practice"
Shinji said in his defence.
"Well tomorrow, we're gonna meet with Chron's future partner"
Asuka grinned as reached into the envolope, "I wonder how she
looks like."
Shinji followed suit and pulled out the print-outs of the
pilot's stats.
Name:Nokoki,Sakaru
Age:14
IQ:126
Unit #:22
The picture shows a girl with dark blond hair with emerald
coloured eyes. Her hair, left long, reached beyond the picture
size and judging by her face, SHinji deduce that she was of
a slender built.
"Wow..." Shinji stood dazed from the picture, "She's... she's.."
^SMACK^
"WHAT WAS THAT FOR!!" Shinji covered his head.
"For drooling over the picture" Asuka rolled her eyes, "like I
said before many times, all guys are perverts."
Shinji sighed, "Well she is pretty, you can't expect a guy to
resist staring at HER"
"Hey, why would you wanna stare at a picture when a real thing
is right besi..." Asuka's voice trailed off as she realize what
she is saying.
Shinji frowned at Asuka's response. *What does she mean* but before
he can ask anything she ran off.
*******************************
When Shinji finally found Asuka, he has long forgotten why
she ran in the first place.
"What are YOU doing here baka."
"I-I..err... I dunno... oh yeah.. where are we suppose to live?"
"Oh yeah, forgot about that," Asuka said facing the other way,
"we're living in that apartment over there." Asuka pointed towards
an apartment buliding that is near a shopping mall.
"Nice place?"
"Yeah it's pretty nice," Asuka shrugged, "here's the spare key,
we're on the 7th floor at door number 3. Can't miss it"
"Thanks..." Shinji followed Asuka for a bit before speaking up
again.
"Hey Asuka... why have you been nicer to me lately?" Shinji know
that was he just said can might as well kill him.
"I guess I missed ya more than I thought" Asuka said softly.
Shinji mind worked overtime.
*What did she mean... she missed me more than she thought??*
The Third Child stared at the Second.
"What finally stopped staring at pictures and start staring at
the real thing" Asuka teased.
Like always, Shinji blushed at Asuka's tease but continue to walk
with her.
"Well we better get back to our place, we better get some sleep
if we want to coach that newbie and whip her into shape."
Shinji shivered at the thought of Asuka teaching kids, but still
sees her point.
"Well let me cook dinner so I can get one more meal off the chart"
Shinji said.
"YOU BETTER!!"
Shinji flinch at the shout before he was dragged towards the apartment
building.
*******************************
Asuka is standing in the hallways of NERV as Shinji and Kasumi,
holding hands, stood infront of her.
"Asuka, why are you still here, isn't it obvious that I like Kasumi"
Shinji said with a smirk.
"Get out of here, we don't want you here" Kasumi said with the
same sweet voice, but only this time, venom filled her tone.
"But... I.. Shinji.. please.." Asuka stammered.
"I don't want to see you again Asuka.. so go away..." Shinji said
and then vanished with Kasumi.
"I'll never want to be with...." Last words echoed through the
hallways.
"Shinji..... NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO"
*******************************
"NNNNOOOOOOOOOO" Asuka leaped from her bed. After few seconds, Shinji
crashed through the door.
"What happened Asuka," Shinji asked.
*Shinji's still here...*
"Asuka.. are you all right?" Shinji walked closer to Asuka's shivering
body.
Then Asuka just leaped towards Shinji and pulled him down with her to
the floor of the room.
"Shinji... don't leave.. please.. stay... don't go" Asuka said franticly
and while pulling him closer to her.
Shinji lay there shocked at the recent developments, "Umm... ok...err"
"Promise me.. don't leave me alone..." Asuka breathing slowed down.
"It's ok... I.... I promise.. I won't leave you alone..."
"Thank you Shinji... thank you" Asuka said with a genuine smile and then
fell into blissful sleep.
*Shinji.... I love you....*
*******************************
Shinji woke up with Asuka in his arms in her room on the floor.
*what happened last night...*
Instinctivly, he checked if they are still wearing clothes.
*good.. we did nothing stupid...*
He stood up and head for the kitchen in the new apartment. It was
small, compared to the apartment Misato has since it was REALLY meant
for only one person to live in. If you look out the balcony, you will
see the shopping mall right infront of it.
"Leave it to a girl to choose a apartment right infront of a mall"
Shinji said to himself, "Better cook breakfast before Asuka wakes up
or else we'll be late for that new pilot"
He spent the next few minutes brushing his teeth and cooking breakfast
and he has even started eatting breakfast, when Asuka walked out.
"Morning Shinji, you cooked breakfast huh?" Asuka said in German.
"Huh??" Shinji understood the good morning part but the rest was
all a mystery to him.
"I said you cooked breakfast" Asuka rolled her eyes and replied in
Japanese.
"Ooohhh..." Shinji acknoledged and continue to eat breakfast, "you
better hurry up, we still need to meet with that new pilot."
"Oh yeah" Asuka snapped into full working order and headed to the
bathroom, "AND DON'T YOU DARE COME IN HERE YOU PERVERT"
"Back to her old self already.." Shinji sighed.
"and shinji.. thanks... for promising..."
Shinji didn't hear what she as he ate his breakfast.
*******************************
"Pilot Ikari, Pilot Soryu" Gendo greeted them, "meet the new pilot
Nokoki Sakaru."
"Nice to meetcha" Sakaru said cheerfully, "Can't believe I'm gonna
pilot a Eva.. wow"
"Well I'll leave her training to you two... good luck" Gendo then
left the three pilots alone.
"Hmm.. how should we start..." Asuka said outloud.
"Before you enter the simulation entry plug, you should know about
the LCL and stuff like that," Shinji started, "The first time I
when into an Eva, I was almost scared to death when I thought the
LCL was water and I'm gonna drown" Shinji chuckled a bit.
"I was gonna say that" Asuka glared at Shinji.
"LCL, so what is the stuff?" Sakaru asked
"You'll know when you get into the entry plug," Asuka said, "Well
in you go" Asuka pushed Sakaru, who is already in her plug suit
like Asuka and Shinji, towards the entry plug.
"Umm.. are you sure.. I mean" Sakaru said worried.
"I'll go with you" Shinji said headed to another Entry plug.
"Yeah yeah.. come ON.. let's go" Asuka said with her nagging voice.
Seconds later, Shinji and Sakaru was in the entry plugs with Asuka
outside looking at the VR world through the TV.
"Ok.. fill them up" Asuka said as one of the staff starts filling
the entry plug with LCL.
"AAHHHH... what's that stuff" a very scaried Sakaru said.
"That's the LCL we're talking about... hmm.. looks like that warning
I gave wasn't much help either" Shinji shook his head, "Well here
comes the painful part"
Through the comm link, Shinji heard one of the staff giving orders
to start the neural connections. A small stinging sensation came
over Shinji.
"Neural connections for Pilot Ikari, complete"
"Sakaru, this might hurt a bit, so don't worry k??" Shinji used
his usual 'caring' voice.
"Ok...." The new pilot said with a bit of fear in her voice, "Ow"
Over the com link, Shinji heard Asuka laugh a bit, curious, Shinji
turned on the video link and saw what was so funny. Sakaru was making
a very, VERY funny face as she breathed in the LCL, Shinji couldn't
surpress a small chuckled himself.
"What so funny... this stuff is disgusting" Sakaru said defensivly.
"Sorry" Shinji replied.
"Pilot Ikari's Sync Ratio at 76%, and Pilot Nokoki's Sync Ratio at
12%.."
"Hey, Sakaru, try to bring that Sync up.. in real life, you
can't even move your Eva, but since this is a simulation you'll be
able to move it freely."
"How can I do that??" Sakaru frowned, "This piloting thing is more
complicated than I thought"
"Try to relax," Asuka said repeating what Dr.Akagi said during their
Sync tests.
"Ok.." Sakaru breathed slowly and and closed her eyes trying to relax
herself.
"Pilot Nokoki's Sync went up by .78 points.."
"Ok.. this might be harder than I thought" Asuka said.
"I'm never gonna pilot this...." Sakaru groaned.
"Try thinking of piloting.... or you can always think happy thoughts."
Shinji said with a shrug.
"Happy thoughts??" Sakaru want to laugh but did what Shinji recommended.
"Sync ratio rising... 15%....17%....21%.... Sync ratio holding steady
at 21.43%"
"Happy thoughts really work" Sakaru giggled.
"Well no time to celebrate yet... with that Sync ratio, your only
able to move your Eva.. but you won't be able to use it to the potential
nessicary" Asuka said matter-of-factly.
"Oh....." the New pilot's face fell.
"Well at least that's a good start" Shinji said trying to cheer her up.
"Thanks" Sakaru smiled.
"Ok lets get her training going already" Asuka said impatiently, "Why don't
you walk around, the real thing is the same as this VR, so you'll practically
experiance everything you will in a real Eva in there, except that all
the pain and stuff you feel will be dulled down."
"H-ho-how do I move this thing" Sakaru blushed.
"They really didn't tell you alot did they?" Shinji shook his head, "It's
easy, just think what you want it to do, and it'll do it"
"So you mean all I need to think is wa- whoa" On the VR plain, Sakaru's
Eva fell onto the ground."
"This is gonna be a LLOOOOOOONNNNGG day" Asuka groaned.
*******************************
"Heh... that was... fun" Sakaru giggled as she changed back into her
street clothes, "but the plug suit is really REALLY annoying."
After changing, the new pilot walked out of the change room to be met
by the others.
"Hey Sakaru, wanna join us for a quick drink" Shinji asked, "My treat"
"Oh come on Shinji.. you HAVE to be nice to the newbie huh??" Asuka
shook her head, "Well at least I get to tell you what we have in store
for you tomorrow" Asuka's annoyed expression changed into an evil grin.
"*GULP* umm.. I think.. err..." Sakaru froze.
"Oh stop that Asuka... it's only level 1 obstacle course." Shinji frowned.
"Obstacle course.. well actually I was planning something else AFTER that"
Asuka kept her evil grin up.
"Umm... well it is YOUR plan.. so I guess you'll be piloting tomorrow"
Shinji replied, trying to get away from the torture Asuka has planned.
"NO WAY, your piloting, or else I'll add another month on the chart!"
Asuka threated.
*Chart?? what chart??*
"WHAT!?! you can't do that!! I was only gone for 4 weeks.. you can't do
that!"
"Bet you anything I could" Asuka glared.
"Fine." Shinji said in defeat.
"Umm.. 'cuse me.. err.. what are you two talking about?"
"Huh??" Shinji had a confused look on his face.
"She's talking about the chart you BAKA," Asuka rolled her eyes, "Well,
you see Shinji here lives with me and he was suppose to cook-"
"Since she doesn't know how to" Shinji cut in.
"I DO!!!" Asuka fumed and hits him over the head, "Well anyways, this
baka here left for a month and left me, ME for crying out loud, his
comrade in arms, to fend for myself.. how can he be so cruel... can't
you believe it!!"
"You two.. LIVE together?" Sakaru eye's bulged up, "D-do I have to
live with the other pilot too if.. err.."
"Don't worry, I don't think NERV would put you with HIM" Shinji laughed,
"You'd probably starve to death in HIS apartment."
*That's good...* Sakaru sighed in relieve, "But then why are you two
living together... are you two...."
"Huh? WHAT!! WHERE ON EARTH DID YOU GET THAT IDEA" Asuka threw a fit,
"ME AND THAT BAKA A COUPLE"
"We had been through a type of training, and to keep some of the result
of the training, we need to live together" Shinji explained calmly,
sensing his 'student's' concern, he added, "So unless you want to go
through the training we've been through, you don't have to worry about
living with you fellow pilot."
"THAT's good to know" Sakaru smiled *Wow, I wonder what type of training
that was... bet it was torture for him* Sakaru giggled at her last
thought.
"Well lets get OUTTA here, I want that drink after THAT" Asuka said.
"Yeah... i guess.." Shinji agreed.
*******************************
*When are we gonna go back to our time* Shinji sighed and stared off in
to space *The more I stay here, the more I wish I don't need to hide
from Kasumi*
"HEY BAKA" Asuka shouted beside Shinji's ears.
"Huh?" Shinji frowned and looked at Asuka.
"Sakaru here want's to know if she can meet the 'other' rookie, she
doesn't believe me when I said no" Asuka said, obviously annoyed.
"No you can't Sakaru, sorry about that" Shinji said and continue to
stare off into space.
*I wish I can see her again.. I mean I could right, but I guess I
can't, I promised Asuka I'll won't leave her last night, even if
she doesn't remember, a promise is a promise*
SMACK
"OW what was THAT for" Shinji cringed in pain.
"Don't shout" Asuka hissed.
"Hey what's happening??" the new pilot lowered her voice.
"She's here" Asuka pointed towards the enterance.
*Damnit Kasumi, why are you here, I want to talk to you, but
I can't, DAMNIT why are you doing this to me*
"Let's leave this place" Shinji whispered as he left a large bill
on the table and headed for the exit, hoping Kasumi won't
see him. Luckily, or unluckly, she didn't.
*That perfume...* Shinji enjoyed the scent that she carried for
a while, that is until Asuka rushed out with Sakaru.
"Whew, made it out..." Asuka grinned, "Your lucky the great
Asuka Langley Soryu was here, or else you'll be dead meat"
"Yeah.. thanks" Shinji looked the other way.
"So tell me.. why are you two trying to hid from her?" Sakaru
asked.
"Classified info" Asuka said, "Hey, if you get the permission
from the commander, we might tell ya"
"I rather you don't ask though" Shinji said quietly.
"Oh get over her already" Asuka groaned, "It's not like you'll
be seeing her a lot more even if you ARE allowed to see her"
"Yeah.."
Sakaru frowned, "Umm.. I guess this is more of a personal matter
huh.. err.. guess I'll be leaving heh."
True to her word, Sakaru walked off bidding the two good bye.
"Let's get home Shinji" Asuka said with a soft smile.
*Where did THAT smile come from??* Shinji wondered.
*******************************
After eatting dinner that Shinji made, Asuka dragged Shinji out
for a walk.
"Why are we even here" Shinji said gesturing to the park around
them.
"Cuz..." Asuka said and continue to drag Shinji with her.
"Come on, I'm tired, I want to sleep..."
"No way, not yet, I need to talk to you"
"Can't we talk at the apartment"
"Nope, come on"
*This is my chance... I mean if I tell him now... he'll get his
mind off Kasumi AND he'll be mine.. right??*
Asuka shrugged off the thought of her plan failing.
"Are we there yet.." Shinji groaned.
"Yep" Asuka smiled softly.
*That smile again* Shinji looked at Asuka's angelic face, *I
almost forgot how beautiful she is* Shinji couldn't help but
smile too, *Maybe this is why I like Asuka at first... her smile
when she gives it.. it's... it's...*
"Shinji, I just wanna tell you that...errr.." Asuka's blue eyes
darted from left to right, "ireallylikeyou"
"Wha??"
"I LIKE YOU SHINJI IKARI" Asuka shouted out then swallowed.
*Why the HELL am I so nervous*
"Yo-you WHAT!!" Shinji took a step back.
"Shinji, please... just hear me out"
For once, Shinji actually WANT to hear Asuka's explination.
"You see, I... I really like you, seeing you with Kasumi made
me realize that.. it's just that... that.. you... you still
like Kasumi and... and" Asuka stopped dead in her tracks as
Shinji put a had on her shoulder.
"Asuka, remember what you made me promise last night" Shinji
said with a smile, "I'd keep the promise... but.."
That was all she needed to hear, Asuka pulled Shinji towards
her and pressed her lips againest his. For hours it seems,
the two hold the kiss until...
"Sh-Shin-Shinji.."
Shinji broke off his kiss and turned to his left, he almost
felt like dieing at this point.
"Kasumi..." Shinji gasped and started walking towards her but
Asuka held on to his arm.
"I HATE YOU" Kasumi shouted and ran.
Shinji fell to the ground, "Damn...."
To be continued...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Heh, I told you Kasumi likers would hate this chapter. Yeah
I know, I'm kinda hard on her but HEY, it's good, what can
I say. Well during when I wrote the last part, I was thinking
what if it wasn't Kasumi that cut off Asuka and Shinji's
moment (and I know, Asuka is REALLY OOC but HEY who can blame
her, seeing her one true luv taken by another, then seeing
him in the edge of death... but I guess she's used to that
by now heh) but Rei!! that'll be funny.... but anyways..
Part to of this LLOOOONNNNGGG chapter next time!! until then
CLIFFHANGERS ALL THE WAY!!! =p j/k j/k (trust me... I hate them
but if notepad is all you have to work with, I don't have much
of a choice =p)